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Hundreds of thousands have been evacuated as Typhoon Bavi—the second major storm to hit the region this week—nears the eastern coast, with forecasts placing landfall near Wenzhou. After impacting Japan and Taiwan, Bavi, weakened to Category 1, is still expected to bring exceptionally heavy rains to Zhejiang and Fujian, prompting precautionary evacuations to guard against worst-case scenarios.
China has unveiled its first overwater high-speed train line, connecting the cities of Zhangzhou, Xiamen, and Fuzhou in Fujian province. The 277-kilometer (172-mile) route features a maximum speed of 350 kilometers (217 miles) per hour and includes 20 km (12 miles) of track that goes over the sea. The line is part of China's larger rail initiative and aims to improve transportation in the mountainous region. Additionally, the proximity of Fujian province to Taiwan has sparked discussions about better connectivity and integration between the two areas.
Intense rain from the remnants of Typhoon Haikui has caused floods and waterlogging in southeastern China, leading to the suspension of subway services, school closures, and the evacuation of tens of thousands of people in Fujian province. The heavy rain shattered 12-year-old records in Fuzhou, with 49 reservoirs exceeding flood limits. The floods have caused damage to infrastructure, power outages, and significant losses in farmland. The rain is expected to continue until Friday in central and southern parts of the province.